[Elsie]

This particular kerfluffle began with one or more of the fang and claw protestants hitting the abuse button over something I said.

What was it you said?

Remember Torquemada

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“What was it you said?”

Having seen a given poster informed of a given fact on numerous occasions, I came to the conclusion that the poster was aware of that fact.

This, apparently, constitutes “mind-reading” — when it is convenient.

“Remember Torquemada”

Which one? The one that exists only in what James Michener called “the Black Legend,” or the historical figure?

He also wrote that no one who could say, I am a Jew, I have always been a Jew, and everyone has always known that I am a Jew, was ever punished by the Inquisition.